Openwork jade ornament surrounded by indented dots or ‘pearls’ which are typical of the Ming period (1368 – 1644). It was once used as decoration on a belt. The central theme consists of a lotus flower and leaf which symbolize Continuous Harmony. The ornament came from the collection of Mr. Rudolph Voll who collected a large number of small jades in Hong Kong during the 1970's. Width 4.5 cm. Height 3.5 cm. Depth 0.47 cm. Weight 10.2 grams. For more information on Rudolph Voll see Quick Find 4167.